Establishment Republicans "realize we have a problem there. I don't think they have any clue how to fix it," says Santorum.
"The tea party realizes, that's who they are, these are conservatives who don't think the establishment really understands their problems," says Santorum.

The former Pennsylvania senator says his book "is an attempt to put an agenda together that's not just pro growth ... but is also pro worker."

Without that duel platform "that communicates to the average American, I don't think there is hope for us to win national elections," says Santorum.

For more of our interview with Rick Santorum, check out the video above.

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